Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pladur | /pladuɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| cartón yeso | /kaɾˌton ˈʝeso/ | masculine |
| tablero yeso | /tableɾo ʝeso/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to the building material used for interior walls.
What does it mean word for word?
The term cartón yeso is a literal description of the material's components, combining cartón (cardboard) and yeso (gypsum).
Which one should you use?
While pladur is a common colloquialism, cartón yeso is a more descriptive and technical way to refer to the material. For formal construction contexts, you might also encounter panel de yeso, placa de yeso laminado or tablero de yeso.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In casual conversation in Spain, pladur is the colloquial choice. For formal or industrial construction purposes, use panel de yeso, placa de yeso laminado or tablero de yeso. In Mexico and parts of Central America, the informal term tablaroca is preferred.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, pladur is a widely used colloquial term and placa de cartón yeso is also common. In Mexico and some Central American countries, tablaroca is the primary informal term.
How does it change in a sentence?
All provided forms for drywall are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/pladuɾ/
When do people say it?
The term pladur is used in Spain as a brand-derived colloquialism, similar to how English speakers might use a brand name like 'Xerox' to refer to a general product.
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Examples in context
- El arquitecto recomendó utilizar paneles de yeso para la construcción de las paredes.The architect recommended using drywall for the construction of the walls.
- Necesitamos comprar más pladur para la habitación.We need to buy more drywall for the room.
- El pladur es más fácil de instalar que el ladrillo.Drywall is easier to install than brick.
- Ese pladur se ha quedado un poco golpeado.That drywall has gotten a bit dented.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing renovations in a house.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿tienes las placas de pladur para el salón?Daniel, do you have the drywall sheets for the living room?
- DanielSí, Elena, ya las tengo en el coche.Yes, Elena, I already have them in the car.
- ElenaPerfecto, pásalas para empezar a montar la pared.Perfect, pass them to me so we can start mounting the wall.
- DanielClaro, ahora mismo las llevo dentro.Sure, I'll bring them inside right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drywall” translations and entries cartón yeso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cartón, tablero, yeso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
